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AU04 WMD

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,271 mi
Last recorded160,271 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 WMD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2016 160,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Obligatory interior mirror slightly insecure, but not affecting the rear view.

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake pedal anti-slip pad slightly worn, (metal showing).

Unable to inspect seat belts due to luggage on the rear seat.

n/s/f Headlamp lens deteraited, possible cause for poor image.

o/s/r tyre only 16 P.S.I, must check tyres, prior to M.OT TEST.

Pass 13 Oct 2015 151,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion lower seal to wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 150,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported missing bracket (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion lower seal to wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 136,393 miles

EML LAMP CONSTANT

Fail 2 Oct 2014 136,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

EML LAMP CONSTANT

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres are perishing

Pass 18 Jun 2013 118,070 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 111,968 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 105,290 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 97,569 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 90,332 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 74,751 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 48,686 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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AU04 WMD is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 69,720 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU04 WMD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU04 WMD is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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